Tag: Budgeting

We’re flashing back to Mary’s post about planning for retirement. Because it’s never too early to plan…and there’s no time like the present! So, you are FINALLY nearing retirement age, but you and your spouse never actually discussed what this would look like. Perhaps you put it off for lack of time and energy. It… Read More

We’re flashing back to Elaina’s post about how to handle money and finances with your S/O to avoid those financial fights. Money. Bills. Budgets. Credit cards. Personal finance isn’t the most exciting topic in the whole world, but it affects everyone…granted, some more than others. I would guess that Beyonce and Jay Z don’t fight… Read More

We are told to get an annual physical to make sure we’re healthy. Just like our bodies, our finances also need an annual check-up. The good news is that there is free, safe help from LSS Financial Counseling, a local nonprofit organization. If you don’t want to do this on your own, call us at… Read More

Since Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, we’re flashing back to Elaina’s post on keeping this Hallmark holiday affordable. Personally, I’m not a big Valentine’s Day kind of lady. This is one of those holidays that feels like the greeting card people made it a big deal to make some money. However, I… Read More

Sticking with the financial resolution theme, we’re flashing back to Ashley’s post about creating and sticking to realistic resolutions. Right after vowing to “save more and spend less” you will see “get in shape” on many New Year’s Resolution lists. The truth is these two resolutions go hand in hand. Making some healthy changes to… Read More